Christmas Trees

Budget Cuts Forcing Chicago To Downsize Christmas Tree

Huffington Post | Posted 11.03.2009 | Chicago


Chicago's deep budget crisis is forcing some unusual cuts this holiday season, even to one of the most venerable traditions -- the city's Christmas tr...

If Christmas Were a Dream

Anne Hill | Posted 01.22.2009 | Style


Anne Hill

One of my favorite things to do is thinking about what real-life events would mean if they were dreams. So, I thought I'd have some fun analyzing some holiday traditions for their dream meanings.

How Green Can A Christmas Tree Be?

New York Times | Anne Raver | Posted 01.05.2009 | Green


Locally grown, pesticide-free food is gaining sway these days because it is fresh, healthy and supports area farmers. But how many of us give the same...

Recovering the Magic of Christmas

John W. Whitehead | Posted 01.04.2009 | Living


John W. Whitehead

Count your blessings. And when you're done counting them, say a prayer for the less fortunate: the hungry, the homeless, the lonely, the destitute and the sick.

"Impeach Bush" Ornament Accepted To Hang On White House Christmas Tree

Washington Post | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics


When Deborah Lawrence got the invitation from the White House, the Seattle-based artist decided to make a lefty political statement. But she never ex...

Street Racing Kills -- Help Me Stop It

Steve Parker | Posted 07.29.2008 | Living


Steve Parker

San Diego counts so many bodies and seriously injured people from street racing they say it is at "epidemic" levels and is a public health problem.